Shelby GT500 was one of the most powerful Mustangs in the year 1967, with 360 hp. This car was known for its excellent performance and is characterized by its unique taillights from Mercury Cougar and its wide body stripes. After several years, GT500 now made its comeback ‘Gone in Sixty Seconds’ remake alongside Nicholas Cage. 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is a true personification of its eminent forbear, along with an overall retro character. This car lays the maximum possible power on the pavement with secondary concern to go around corners.
Engine of 2009 Ford Shelby GT500 has a unique oil system, a ‘roots-type’ super charger and cast iron block. This makes the engine not free revving or powerful enough, although being a muscle car keeps up GT500′s mission, which is to go fast, embarrass pig-headed WRX drivers, make rough noises and obliterate tires. This car can speed up from 0 to 60 miles/hour in around 4.6 seconds, covering the distance of a quarter mile in less than 13 seconds.
2009 Ford Shelby GT500 gives a very high performance. It is available in convertible and coupe body styles, seating four comfortably. Its exteriors include Goodyear F1 tires and 18-inch alloy wheels. It even comes with a soft top that is power operated and has xenon lights. The capacity of its trunk is around 9.7 cubic feet in the convertible and 12.3 cubic feet in the coupe.
The interiors of the GT500 are similar to the cabins in the forebears of 1960. It has unpleasant materials and plenty of rock hard plastics, which make the car, feel very cheap. Its interiors include cruise control, leather-upholstered bucket seats having logos of cobra and satellite radio.
Other standard features of the 2009 Ford Shelby GT500 include hood mounted heat extractors, navigation system, multicoloured interior lighting, an upgraded sound system, air conditioning, power driver seat and a front air splitter. It features comfortable seats and adequate amount of cabin space in its sport coupe body.
The GT500 ensures safety by having certain features like 11.8-inch discs, two piston callipers behind and 14-inch rotors and four piston callipers in the front. It has airbags in the front seat side and traction control. The GT500 has received a five star rating by the government on the basis of its safety and protection.
With positive and crisp gear changes, the GT500 can have a brutal or civilized driving experience on the whole. It entirely depends on how quick your throttle foot moves.
2009 Ford Shelby GT500 Specs
Specification Ford Shelby GT 500
Wheelbase, in. 107.1
Overall Length, in. 187.6
Overall Width, in. 95.5
Overall Height, in. 74.0
Fuel Capacity, gals. 16
Seating Capacity 4
Front Head Room, in. – 38.8
Max. Front Leg Room, in. – 42.7
Rear Head Room, in. – 36.3
Max. Rear Leg Room, in. – 30.3
Engines dohc V8
Size, liters 5.4
Horsepower @ rpm. 500 @ 6000
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. 480 @ 4500
Availability Standard
EPA City / highway mpg
6-speed manual 14/20
2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Trim Name Retail Price Dealer Invoice Destination Charge
Base 2-door convertible, manual $50,045 $45,261 $795